The Fort Chipewyan RCMP has charged a local man with drug trafficking.
On May 11, 2023, RCMP responded to a disturbance on the Allison Bay Reserve and apprehended the individual involved.
42 grams of a white substance believed to be cocaine and around $1,000 in Canadian currency were found during the investigation.
44-year-old, James Bons, of Fort Chipewyan is charged with the following:
- Assault
- Mischief under $5,000
- Possession of property obtained by crime
- Possession for the purpose of trafficking.
James Bons was released with conditions and will appear in court on June 1, 2023.